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distrustful

[dis-truhst-fuhl] / dɪsˈtrʌst fəl /
ADJECTIVE
disbelieving
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cautious doubtful dubious fearful jealous leery mistrustful skeptical suspicious uneasy wary
WEAK
been hit before cagey chary cynical doubting uptight
Antonyms
STRONGEST
believing careless certain clear confident definite heedless incautious rash sure trusting trustworthy trusty unquestionable
WEAK
assured faithful trustful unsuspecting

Example Sentences

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The people angered by and distrustful of Discord’s invasive verification methods are right to be.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

My distrustful and selfish brother was named as the executor of my late parents’ estate.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

Patients leave angrier, more rigid and more distrustful of their neighbors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

The demand for ethically produced eggs continues to grow as consumers become more distrustful of conventional egg supplies, especially following the spread of avian flu in recent years.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Alfred swept and reswept the dark wooden floor just to keep moving, his head down, avoiding the Epsteins' sad, distrustful looks.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte